INDIAN WELLS, CA
text KRISTIN WINTERS
In the short time since opening, Eureka! has established itself as the go-to place for fresh cocktails and delicious gourmet burgers. The architecture and decor is smartly designed and customized to the Indian Wells location, boasting minimalist metal light fixtures alongside tables and paneling created out of hardwoods retrieved from historic American barns. The repurposed materials exudes a beautiful rustic feel and reflects Eureka!’s eco-conscious philosophy.
The bar has crisp refreshing cocktails served with style. Their exceptional drinks include the weekly rotating farmer’s market cocktail, beer flights from all over world, and their signature Old-Fashioned. All craft cocktails are made with hand-pressed juices and fresh organic ingredients. The natural flavors and liqueurs set the mood for a romantic date night or a jubilant Sunday brunch with friends.
Eureka! describes its menu as, “comfort American cuisine with a modern twist.” This inspiration delivers a fun remix of familiar foods from their appetizers, Lollipop Corndogs and Mac n’ Cheese Alfredo to popular entree burgers and hand-cut fries. Excellent standouts are the Fresno Fig Burger and Cowboy Burger, with specialized ingredients and exquisite flavors, stacked together with fresh baked buns and local produce to elevate the gourmet experience.
For a truly decadent meal, the Bone Marrow Burger is a must try; a perfectly juicy patty combined with bone marrow porcini butter, charbroiled onions, and mustard aioli. When paired with a robust cabernet, these complex flavors are pure perfection.
In the dog days of the desert summer, when it’s too hot to fire up the grill — escape to Indian Wells for food and drinks: The All-American menu with gourmet flair will make your taste buds shout in delight “Eureka!”
WHERE: 74985 HIGHWAY 111, INDIAN WELLS, CA